Howard talks about his soon to be released book, his expectations for Michigan this season, what he thinks the hallmarks of a Hoke-led team will be, Stonum vs. Floyd, and the possible fate of the number 21 jersey.

On whether Michigan should use No. 21 like it has used No. 1 and will use No. 2, as jerseys that must be earned: "You should ask Brady about that. I just got inducted to the Hall of Fame. I have no idea why I'm not getting the same treatment. [Editor's Note: he said this tongue-in-cheek].

"Maybe they may have something different in store for No. 21. It may not even be available for them to earn."

ears. I also repsect that he bleeds maize and blue like the poster said above me. The guy has a true heart for michigan football. And lets top it off by saying what he said about floyd and kelly could not be farther from the truth. I think it seconds the notion that Hoke is really sending a message to play at michigan is a privilege and should be treated like that. I think the thing i like best about Howard is just what the article illustrates that he is not going to tell you what you want to hear even as a sports analyst. This makes me proud to be a fan of all things maize and blue.

You think Floyd shouldn't be punished? Let's be honest here, what Floyd did was not as bad as Stonum, there is no doubt about that, but there are a lot things you can do in terms of discipline that fall between none at all and being suspended for a year too.

This is Floyds third alcohol related offense and he is not going to miss a single snap. Look at Hagerup who had one offense and was suspended for the biggest game of the year last year. A situation that left us without a punter.

Look at Hagerups second offense...what is that, four games? Now look at Brian Kelly giving Floyd nothing more than a stern look. You honestly think Desmond is wrong when saying Kelly is sacrificing a lot for a win? I don't....

i guess i am not to worried about the integrity of the irish but what about the young man. I mean what kind of message is kelly sending out oh you know what its ok to break the law dont worry son we got a football season ahead of us lets go out and win at all costs. I guess after we whoop them this year it will make it that much sweeter and it will highlight the decision that hoke made as being the right one.

What did Hagerup get for his one incident? Just playing devil's advocate here. We know the incident isn't comparable to Stonum, but this is a third alcohol related offense. So he has been charge three times and for a DUI he misses....wait for it....nothing. I don't know what Hagerup did last year but I will bet my life it wasn't as serious as a DUI, and for his first offense he missed the most important game of the season that left us without a punter. His second offense (again, I am betting much worse than a DUI) he is missing four games for. I'd say Kelly is being a tad easy on the guy.